2026 Community First Awards — Congratulations to Vice President JoKari (Cori) Pugh
Thu, Feb 19
|Cleveland
JoKari “Cori” Pugh named Don M. Lorton Community Servant of the Year at Cleveland State’s 2026 Community First Awards — joining fellow winners Bianca Chavez Baker and Brittany Cannon to celebrate leadership, mentorship, and community impact across Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, and Polk counties.
Time & Location
Feb 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Cleveland, 2337 Parker St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311, USA
About the event
Cleveland State University is proud to recognize the outstanding leaders from across Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, and Polk counties. Congratulations to all winners:
JoKari “Cori” Pugh, Vice President, 100 Black Men of Bradley County — Don M. Lorton Community Servant of the Year
Bianca Chavez Baker, founder and owner of Chrissa Services — Alumni of the Year
Brittany Cannon, PIE Innovation Center Director — Educator of the Year
Cori’s tireless leadership, mentorship, and dedication to empowering youth exemplify the best of service, mentorship, and community impact. His work with the 100 Black Men of Bradley County creates brighter futures for students, families, and our broader community.
Awards will be celebrated at An Evening with Jim McCloughan on Thursday, February 19, at the PIE Center in Cleveland. The event, presented by Builtwell Banking, includes a reception, dinner, and an interview with Medal of Honor recipient Jim McCloughan.
Tickets are available at mycs.cc/eveningwith. All proceeds support the Cleveland State Foundation, providing scholarships and college support to students each year.
Join us in honoring Cori and all our local winners. If you’d like to support or get involved with the 100 Black Men of Bradley County or Cleveland State, please contact us.